For its “exceptional culture of compliance and ethical leadership,” the property and casualty insurance company The
Hartford was recognized as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere Institute, a company news release revealed Mar. 7.
The Hartford is one of only two property and casualty insurers that received the recognition for this year; the other was
Allstate Insurance Company.
“We are proud to be recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for upholding the highest standards of ethics and compliance,” The Hartford's Chairman and CEO Christopher Swift remarked. “At The Hartford, we believe that our success is inextricably linked to the strength of our character and the integrity by which our employees conduct business each and every day.”
“The Hartford’s commitment to earning and maintaining the trust of its insureds, employees and community is why it has earned the World’s Most Ethical Company designation eight times. This effort is amply supported through clear communication and an impressive program," Ethisphere’s Chief Executive Officer Timothy Erblich elaborated.
One hundred thirty-one companies in total made it to Ethisphere’s “World's Most Ethical Companies” list.
